Do you wear glasses or contact lenses to help with vision problems such as astigmatism or nearsightedness? If so, you should speak to your eye doctor about LASIK eye surgery. Eye doctor Edwin Endo, of Edwin Y. Endo, OD & Associates in Aiea, HI,  and his team of experienced optometrists offer a wide range of cutting-edge eye care services to area residents. They will be able to tell you whether or not you would make a good candidate for the procedure.

Below, you will find five reasons why an eye doctor would consider you to be a suitable candidate for LASIK eye surgery: 

• Stable Vision: If any of your refractive errors have remained stable for at least one year, you are eligible for LASIK.
• Good Health: It’s important to be in good overall health. Conditions like diabetes, an autoimmune disease, and collagen vascular disorder will disqualify you.
• Average Pupils: Larger-than-normal pupils pose certain risks in LASIK procedures. Glares, halos, and sunbursts are possible in low light with large pupils.
• Normal Cornea: Laser surgery performed on a cornea that is thin or misshapen could produce lackluster results and even impair your vision more.
• Healthy Eyes: Good candidates will not have issues with pink eye, chronic dryness, or any sort of injury. These conditions will affect healing after surgery.

Thanks to the qualified team at Edwin Y. Endo, OD & Associates of Aiea, HI, you now know whether or not you would make a strong candidate for LASIK. Visit their practice online to learn about all of their services. Give them a call at (808) 487-5500 if you would like to schedule an appointment with one of their optometrists.